Warning for all you grunters (myself included) in the gym:
Al Argibay, a corrections officer, reportedly emitted several grunts earlier last week while lifting weights and was escorted out of Planet Fitness in suburban New York by police officers called in by management.
A manager at the gym, which has outlets nationwide, was quoted by local media as saying that the grunting ban was part of the club's bid to offer customers a nonthreatening environment.
The club has a "lunk alarm" that goes off if someone grunts or drops weights on the floor. Wearing bandannas and do-rags on the head or screaming is also forbidden.
I can understand the no screaming and dropping weights rules, but no grunting? Come on!!! When you're moving the heavy stuff, a little grunting is permissible - wouldn't you think?
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